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Ausbildung: Vocational Training in Germany

‘Ausbildung’ is the German term for an Apprenticeship in various professions, a form of a vocational training program. With an ‘Ausbildung’ (full title: ‘Berufsausbildung’) you get a state-controlled degree as a skilled worker providing huge perspectives for living and working in Germany even if you are a citizen of a non-EU-country like India.

Ausbildung (also called “vocational training”) is a formal educational qualification in the area of blue collar professions like sales person, painter, carpenter, nurse, or mechanic. Currently there are more than 320 professions for which you can do an apprenticeship. An Ausbildung takes 3-4 years of training in business and school and finishes with the degree of a skilled worker. This degree provides good chances for
foreigners from all over the world to get a permanent work position in Germany. The system of vocational training (in German: “Berufsausbildungen”) in Germany is unique: The multi-year education program has no fees and provides monthly payments.

Ausbildung Advantages

Work in German companies as apprentices
No fees paid by Apprentices and instead earn monthly stipend while getting trained for a trade or professions in a training institute.
Currently there are more than 320 professions for which you can do an apprenticeship
Ausbildung takes 3-4 years of training in business and school and finishes with the degree of a skilled worker
Offers excellent opportunity to foreigners from all over the world to get a permanent work position in Germany
Possibility of obtaining further qualifications in this profession (e.g. master craftsman, Bachelor professional or Master professional)
Possibility of taking spouse or children along to Germany
The monthly remuneration ranges from at least approximately €700 gross in the first training year to at least €1100 gross or more in the third training year.

Ausbildung – the Facts

Over 5 lacs new apprenticeships (Ausbildung) contracts are completed every year by various companies in Germany. As per Statistisches Bundesamt, 5,21,900 foreign persons have signed up for new training / apprenticeship positions in 2018, which is more than twice in number when compared to 2009.

AREAS where Ausbildung is Available

Once accepted to one of these programs as an Azubi or Ausbildender by any of the German companies, your training under Ausbildung will be divided into two parts:-

Three days of Practical on the job training every week with your afﬁliated German company where you'll be on a work placement as an apprentice.
Two days of Theoretical and Conceptual training every week at the vocational training school, also known as Berufsschule in the German language, where you will be attending training classes.

Ausbildung Requirements

German Language Requirements

All Vocational Training Schools use German Language for
training and examination purposes
Minimum requirement of B2 Level

Educational Requirements

10+2 grade school examination passed (Min 60% marks) certiﬁcate in any specialization

Age Requirement

No age limit
Most ausbildung candidates will be in the age group of 18-26 yrs
Nursing care applicants over 40 years of age may also apply

Documents Required What All You Need

Curriculum Vitae with precise educational details
12th marksheet and well written cover letter
School Leaving Certiﬁcate (original / certiﬁed copies)

Financial Requirements

May require sufﬁcient amount of money (863 Euros/month) for cost of
living in Germany for any period prior to the start of your Ausbildung
(1-3 months) Health insurance for at least for 1st year or for period prior to the start of your vocational training